Sabrina Astar
Maple Grove
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director with over 8 years of experience with the early childhood education field. Oversees staff and operations to meet Minnesota state licensing standards and contract requirements, resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates a safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Primrose School of Maple Grove
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Interim Pre-K Lead Teacher & Preschool Director
Our Savior Lutheran School
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of East Louisville
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
Nursing Station Tech Labor & Delivery CNA
MHealth Fairview Ridges Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Doula & Childbirth Educator
The Oxytocin Mama
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
Preschool Teacher
Building Blocks Learning Center
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Children's Pastor
Branchline Church
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership & Learning: Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Track
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY06-2026
No Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KYNo Degree - Psychology
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MNSkills
- Leadership training
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operational efficiency
- Resource allocation
- Strategic planning
- Performance analysis
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Schedule oversight
- Workforce planning
Professional Development
- Certified Nurse Assistant License, HeartCert, 2022
- BLS/CPR Certification, American Red Cross, 2022
- Doula Certification, DONA International, 2021
- Childbirth Educator Certification, Lamaze International, 2021
- Child Development Associate Certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking & Baking
- Traveling
- Reading
- Pickleball
Timeline
Director of Operations
Primrose School of Maple Grove
02.2025 - Current
Interim Pre-K Lead Teacher & Preschool Director
Our Savior Lutheran School
07.2024 - 02.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of East Louisville
01.2024 - 07.2024
Nursing Station Tech Labor & Delivery CNA
MHealth Fairview Ridges Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Doula & Childbirth Educator
The Oxytocin Mama
01.2020 - 01.2022
Preschool Teacher
Building Blocks Learning Center
12.2019 - 01.2021
Children's Pastor
Branchline Church
06.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership & Learning: Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Track
University of Louisville
No Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
No Degree - Psychology
St. Catherine University
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